Lafon Captures Light-Heavyweight Title in Bougainville Bout
Corporal Frank M. Lafon Jr a Bluefield West Virginia native and former state welterweight champion won the light heavyweight crown in Bougainville during a delayed bout. He defeated Corporal John Biv for the second round technical knockout amid active service on the South Pacific front.
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South Pacific
West Virginia
Frank M. Lafon, Jr
F. M. Lafon
Cypress Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Ephone
Joh . Biv
Jersey City
N. J
Elvis
Marine Corps
York City
Brooklyn
Boston
New River
San Diego
Samoa
New Caledonia
New Hebrides
Guadalcanal
Dodgers Deliver Shutout To Tie Series With Cubs
Brooklyn blanked Chicago 4-0 as Rube Melton held the Cubs to five hits. Galan powered the Dodgers with two doubles and a triple, matching season pitching and fielding plays. The win tied the series at one game apiece.
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Brooks
CUBS
Brooklyn
Rube Melton
Chicago
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Hank Wyse
Wyse
Galan
Barr
Mickey Owen
Schultz
Bragan
Leoco
Ischuster
Pecugnos
Issersoree
Meverrenta
Sis
Nicholson
Pafko
Dallesandro If
Johnson
Movimont
FOO
iGeoaman
Alderson
Baby Girl Born in Keystone Area Family
Mr and Mrs Samuel J Honaker of Keystone welcome a baby girl born Thursday May 20 at Bluefield hospital. The paper notes Judith Eien as godmother and lists many local visitors and family movements across Bluefield Welch and surrounding towns.
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Eikhorn
W. Va
Samuel J Honaker
Keystone Ai
Boe —Wursday
Bluetiela
Arlum
Judith Eien
Marci
Moobeil
Adam Walsh back at Notre Dame at war's end
Lawrence Peery notes Adam Walsh returns to Notre Dame as Ed McKeever's assistant during wartime. Walsh, famed captain of the 1924 Four Horsemen, led the team with humor and leadership. He recalls the Seven Mules and many former teammates now coaching or in public life. Local notes report furloughs, family visits, births, and community events surrounding War era citizens.
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Lawrence Peery
New York
CNF
Adam Walsh
Notre Dame
Ed McKeever
Adams
Bowdoin
Four Horsemen
South Bend
Walsh
Elmeryden
Trish
Knute Rockne
Adam
Harry Stulldreher
Stuhldreher
Ang
California
Santa Clara
Yale
Harvard
Fotbal
Elmer ‘Toyden
South Beal
Joe Boland
Hank Anderson
Joe Bach
Duqusne
Chuck Collins
Georgia
Nobel Kizer
Purdue
Rip Miller
Navy
Ed Huntsinger
Villanova
Fordham
John Wiebel
Jimmy Crowley
Michigan State
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Elmer Layden
National Footballeesie
Doc Miller
United States
Giants
Nobel
War WV notes visits and military returns
War West Virginia June 3 Carl Burto of Coalwood and Kelsey Beavers of War return to Camp Peary Virginia after visiting parents. Katie McFarland and gie Zimballati of Northfork visit Mr and Mrs Joe Romeo over the weekend. Virgil Williams formerly in Panama now at home with his parents. Nell Branson of Berwind takes a position with the Leader. Mrs Roscoe Hale Baptist Valley and Mrs Avan Bowman Lex visit Mrs Helen Peery. Mr and Mrs Joe Neely visit sister Mrs J B Evans in Lex. Stella Creed visits relatives in Greenville North Carolina. Pvt Walter Pomers of Camp
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Dewey Chrisian
Paul Henkle
Bluefield
Minnie Henke
Joe Sevilla
New York
Joe Romeo
Fire Department of War
Frances
June Peery Ber
J. Turner
Salem
Russell Turpin
Bob Murry
Turpin
Frances Kiser
Jack Patton
Grundy
Cecilia Buko
Mary Zando
Williamson
J. L. B Burn
Louis Mahon
Lovas
Henry Gross
McCane
Ae Brown
Sybil Hash
Detroit
Virginia Itaker
Tazewell
Bert
Raat
S Antoinette Romeo
Providence Hospital
Washington, D. C
D. C
Romeo “Walker
Ind. Danas
Dot
Barney O’quinn
Harvey Llomy
Everett Keith
Bay
Louise Farmer
Bs Agg
Holman Waters
War
W. Va
Carl Burto
Coalwood
Kelsey Beavers
Camp Peary
Katie McFarland
Gie Zimballati
Northfork
Virgil Williams
United States Army
Panama
Stuart Williams
Nell Branson
Berwind
Roscoe Hale
Baptist Valley
Avan Bowman
Lex
Helen Peery
Joe Neely
J. B. Evans
Stella Creed
Greenville
N. C
Walter Pomers
Camp
American Association Scores and Notable Debuts
Milwaukee beat Indianageito 14 to 6 while St. Paul edged Columbus Kansas City 7 to 10 and Ucalavine won 3. Toledo topped Minneapolis 16. Yale swimmer Alan Ford, home in Balboa Canal Zone, won his first race at age six, prize a chocolate bar. Stan Musial struck out 18 times in 157 games last season. Spud Chandler struck him out twice in the World Series final game. For kitchen knife care rinse in cold water and then warm water after citrus cuts.
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Milwaukee
Indianageito
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Ucalavine
Toledo
Minneapolis
Alan Ford
Yale
Balboa
Canal Zone
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Spud Chandler
Yanks
Stan
Town Hall captures fourth win at Charles Town meet
Town Hall driven by Woodrow Kirk outsprinted Old Wick to win the Logan purse at Charles Town. The five year old by Mir a fel and Francense finished a length ahead, with Five O’Poor a length and a half behind. The favorite paid $4 for mutuels as about seven furlongs were run in 1 26 on a fast track.
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Charlies Town
W. Va
C. Smith
Town Hall
Charles Town
Mirafel
Francense
C. P. Sowers
Oldwick
B .T. Pitts
Durocher Fined Fifty by Frick After Protest
Leo Durocher of the Brooklyn Dodgers was fined 50 dollars for using profane language and kicking dirt while protesting a decision by umpire Jocko Conlan in a Brooklyn Chicago game. National League President Ford Frick imposed the fine and Durocher was banished from the game by Conlan.
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New York
Leo Durocher
Brookly Dodgers
Jocko Conlan
S Field
Ford Frick
Durocher
Conlan
PittsBURGH Pug Bids For Title
Billy Miller, Pittsburghs Cinderella, has won 26 straight fights after a three year layoff and is stepping toward a title shot. Manager Harry Pittler and trainer Terry McManus credit his footwork and strategy, with his biggest recent win over Benny Goldberg marking his rise in the ring. Miller is unflashy but disciplined, a contrast to typical brash fighters.
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Pitttsburgh
Billy Ee
Pittsburgh
Bad
Kromorere
Billy
Harry Pittler
Ossie Bull- Sow
Harris
Pittler
Manteta
Ile Pittler
Miller
Terry McManus
Ttler
Benny Goldberg
Goldberg
Cecay
West Virginia plans food preservation center in Pineville
The West Virginia State Board of Education plans a Pineville center to preserve Wyoming County food by August 1. Federal funds will cover all equipment and operation costs, with remodeling underway and Vocational Agriculture head F. Brown supervising. Local residents can can meat and produce efficiently using this facility.
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Pineville
West Virginia State Board of Education
Wyoming County
Wyoming County Board of Education
C.S. Worrell
Board of Education
Pny
Equipmen Board of Education
Virgil H. Stewart
State Board of Education
Charleston
F. Brown
Jury Drawn for Special Term Court in Bluefield
Grand and petit jurors were drawn by commissioners Edgar Rose and Cudge Cline for service in a term of all court with Judge D M Easley presiding. The grand jury is summoned to appear June 12 to compile the July term law trial docket. Petit jurors will not appear until further notice.
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Edgar Rose
Cudge Cline
D. M. Easley
Bluefield
Autograph Frame Sought After Brief Interaction
A short note describes a student autograph request that sparked a quick exchange and a grateful reaction, highlighting a memorable moment in the school corridor.
Wyoming pupils awarded trip to Charleston for Knights honor
Four Wyoming county high school pupils earn trips to Charleston on June 9 to be dubbed Knights of the Golden Horseshoe by State Superintendent W. W. Trent at the Capitol. Winners include Paul Monday 132, Bobby Johnson, Charles Stewart, and Kenneth Cook with scores noted though the text is incomplete.
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Wyoming County
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Corporal Frank Lafon
Bougainville
Kayos
Beaver High School
Kayos Jersey Marine
Ipert Teher
Eapseen Hives
Gustine
Frank Zak
Johnny Kerr
Dahlgren
Mead
Rene
Escigno
Isa Yeusstt
Cescscuee
Ale O
Zak
Starr
Coscarart
Hausmann
Feldman
Peonsenes
Luby
Sonines
Aed
Labbe
Ain
Itten
Eintraub
Gardella
Ki . Feldman
Keyes Vis
Weintraub
Elliott
Rees
Biden
DiMaggio
Sav
Eiametenes
Butcher & In
Sarr
Rescigno
Elkhorn
Upland
Paul Cox
Premier
J. B. Lowe
Angie
Nannie Craft
Cnariestown
Elia Craft
Dolinger
Mary Jane Twipe
Northfork High School
D. L. Burchette
Randa
Harvey Young
Union
Rudy Perpich
Mich
George Perpich
Nick “Lefty” Hornick
Crows Landing
Calif
Steve Hornick
H. A. Wyrick
Glade Springs
John Delida
Ohio
Margaret
Dolores Burchett
Sonny
David
Daniel Lafon
Waiteville
Clark Beckner
Kathryn
Clifton Forge
P. A. Lafon
Nicholas Fachilla
Camp Mackall
Frank Fachilla
Pfc
David Burchette
Fort Bragg
George Pickett
Margie Wil Gass
Mullens
Annie Mone
Opal Wyatt
Capels
Theodore Cregger
H. T. Roland
Welch
Mon- Rains Beulah Devour
Bluefi
Peters
F. B. Lowe
Bpettials
Las Or
Adam Id
DOME
American Association
United States Employment Service
Beckley College
Beckley
Charles
FRICK
Pittsburgh Pug
Billy Miller
Smoky City
By James Jordan
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertowns
B. Goodrich Tires
F Goodrich Batteries
Pts
Fgoodrich
Silvertown Stores
Raleigh Street
Pineville, W. Va
Cowan
Baileysville
Jess Crutchfield
Willard Pugh
Stephenson
Ee Om Fitzwarter
Herndon
Jesse Poe
Basin
C. M. Wykes
E. Daleton
E. A. Hatch
C. W By
Cleartork
Oliver Perry
Cook
Oceana
Emett Towns
Mul- Troy West
Sabine
HF. Harties
Joy
Wirt Hatfield
Clearkfork
Burl Cooper
Itmann
Walter Cummings
Duke McGraw
le “ Beers
W. Hanover
Harley C. A
Glep Rogers
Paris Lester
Albert L. Ellis
Bud
Reaper Brooks
Windom
Lee Short
Balmorte
Arthur B. Dalton
Erris Rucker
Florsheim
Roblee
Steckler
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. VA
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